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149101-M

Sigma-Aldrich

1-Aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic Acid

An agonist for the glycine modulatory site of the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor complex.

Synonym(s):

1-Aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic Acid, ACPC

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C4H7NO2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
101.10
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352106

Quality Level

Assay

≥98% (TLC)

form

crystalline solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze

solubility

water: 40 mg/mL

storage temp.

10-30°C

InChI

1S/C4H7NO2/c5-4(1-2-4)3(6)7/h1-2,5H2,(H,6,7)

InChI key

PAJPWUMXBYXFCZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

A potent and selective ligand for the glycine modulatory site of the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor complex. Blocks 3H-glycine binding to rat forebrain membranes (IC50 = 38 nM).
An agonist for the glycine modulatory site of the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor complex. Mimics the effects of glycine on the NMDA receptor ion channel and blocks 3H-glycine binding to rat forebrain membrane (IC50 = 38 nM). Blocks NMDA-induced release of arachidonic acid (IC50 = 131 µM) in cerebellar granule cells. Reduces NMDA-induced cell death in hippocampal neurons.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Primary Target
Glycine modulatory site of the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor complex
Target IC50: 38 nM in blocking 3H-glycine binding to rat forebrain membrane; 131 µM in blocking NMDA-induced release of arachidonic acid; 131 µM in cerebellar granule cells

Warning

Toxicity: Irritant (B)

Preparation Note

May require heating and sonication to achieve complete solubilization.

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 1 month at -20°C.

Other Notes

Viu, E., et al. 1998. J. Pharm. Exp. Ther.285, 527.
Zapata, A., et al. 1996. NeuroReport7, 397.
Kolesnikov, Y.A., et al. 1994. Life Sci. 55, 1393.
Rottmann, W.H., et al. 1991. J. Mol. Biol.222, 937.
Marvizon, J.C., et al. 1989. J. Neurochem.52, 992.
Nadler, V., et al. 1988. Eur. J. Pharmacol.157, 115.
Adams, D.O., and Yang, S.F. 1979. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA76, 170.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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